Side by side
Cleveland Bay vs Shire horse
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 Cleveland Bay
EnglandThe Cleveland Bay is a horse breed that originated in England in the 17th century.
- Strong, well-muscled build.
- Used as a carriage and riding horse.
- Bay colouring is characteristic of the breed.
Photo: Garth Newton · CC BY-SA 2.0 Shire horse
EnglandThe Shire is a draft horse breed originating in England.
- Used for farm work and transport
- Some still pull brewer’s drays
- Also used in forestry and commercial advertising
The facts, side by side
| Cleveland Bay | Shire horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | horse | horse |
| Bred as | Light draught horse | Draft horse |
| Origin | England | England |
| Height | — | 1.715 cm |
| Weight | — | 900 kg |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Horse breeds, Horse breeds from England.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- Cleveland Bay — Wikimedia Commons contributor · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Shire horse — Garth Newton · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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